Occupational Therapist(Bilingual/Portuguese) - Early Intervention

eliotcommunityhumanservices

Malden

Posted Jun 5, 2026

Other
Early Intervention

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Job description

Join Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change

At Eliot, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.

Benefits at Eliot

We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:

Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans
Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match
Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development

Eliot is seeking a licensed Bilingual Occupational Therapist in English/Portuguese to join our Early Intervention (EI) division. Eliot's Early Intervention Program (EI) supports children from birth to three years of age with developmental delays or disabilities in the Everett, Malden, and Medford areas. Our multidisciplinary team delivers community-based therapeutic interventions using a coaching model with parents and caregivers.

The ideal candidate will have experience in infancy/early childhood, the willingness to travel and the ability to work a flexible work schedule in a fast paced environment contingent upon the child's and families needs.

Responsibilities:

Observe and evaluate children to assist with identifying functional goals and interventions
Provide intervention in the areas of postural control, mobility, muscle tone, range of motion, sensory integration, perceptual motor, oral motor, and activities of daily living.
Develop and ensure follow-up to treatment goals in the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).
Offer training, input and guidance to the Team that promotes client independence
Observe and evaluate clients to identify conditions and needs, collaborating with the team to determine effective actions
Serve as a resource to educate clients, their families, and other supports about the client’s condition and needs
Facilitate communication within the team and with external supports, including medical services, psychiatric services, care coordination entities, family members, and other involved providers
Participate in assessments and treatment plan development

Qualifications:

Must possess a current OTR/L license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Experience working with children 0-3 years of age with developmental delays or disabilities
Valid Massachusetts drivers license and reliable transportation
Bilingual preferred. Bilingual candidates fluent in a needed language may be eligible for a 6% salary increase

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

Annual Salary

$68,900—$68,900 USD

At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization.

Apply today and make a difference.